Saturday, October 29, 2011

Fall Blog Hop with The Paper Players

Greetings! Welcome to The Paper Players Fall Blog Hop! The entire team, along with the fall guest designers, has created some beautiful creations to wow and inspire you. Some of the Players even have blog candy to share, so be sure to make your way through the entire hop!

When I hear fall this year, I automatically think SPICE CAKE! :o) This is my absolute favorite paper ever and I can't stop using. Now there seems to be a bit of debate about Pool Party being a fall color, but it coordinates so well with the others that I think they've welcomed it into their mix. One of the best ways to show off any gorgeous designer paper is to make a quilt card, so that's what I did. Isn't it pretty?! I added some embossing and sponging to really bring out the beauty and add some texture to the card.

I thought my card could use a matching treat box, so I pulled out my Fancy Favor die and made this cute box. I decorated the front some some gorgeous leaves from Day of Gratitude and added some sponging to them as well. I had to use my Spice Cake here too of course, so I added a little belly band of the More Mustard pattern. The box holds some yummy Godiva chocolates in a cellophane bag that has been stuffed with a bit of homemade confetti and tied with Pool Party ribbon.

I hope you enjoyed my projects. Before you head over to Tara's blog, take a minute to sign up to follow my blog and leave me a comment. I'll be picking a random winner from all the comments to send this lovely card to next Saturday (November 5th).

Oh wow Rita, you have been busy and what a wonderful set of craftiness. Love all the texture on your card, its just so full of lovely colour and very striking. The your treat box os just an amazing gift too. Happy crafting.Love Sandra xx

My breath was taken away when I saw these projects. The colors you used are absolutely georgous. I love pool party and find it pleasing to the eye with the fall colors. I've also had my eye on this stamp set and have seen many projects made with it. Your creativity is an inspiration and I would love to be the proud recipient of this card.

Oh this is so gorgeous Rita! Love the quilted look and these paper just lend themselves to it! Your treat bag is adorable and would be such a fabulous hostess gift for Thanksgiving! Love the belly band of DSP. Beautiful projects, my friend!

Rita what a gorgeous set! Love the colors and your card reminds of a cozy quilt (like Ann Schach's too) which I happen to be wrapped in right now going through this fun HOP. LOVE your treat box too. Fancy Favor is my favorite of the boxes. So versatile. Hugs.

Hold the phone...I can say with 100% certainty that when Godiva chocolate is involved, it is always an awesome thing! (Hmmm, same holds true for Spice Cake DSP!) What a fun project, Rita! THe quilted pattern on the card is so pretty with all of that luscious Spice Cake paper. I'm trying to decide just how many packs of that paper to buy (read as hoard) before the mini catty retires in January. Great job with this set and thanks for inspiring me and my chocolate cravings! Hugs, my friend! :)

Love the card and treat holder! I think I signed up before for your blog, I will check it out. I love the quilted look to your card. A bit similar to Ann's but a whole different look! Then, the treat holder is just too yummy.

Green eyed about the Spice Cake DSP ... but thankfully it is coming to AUS in December! I can't wait to get my hands on some! I do think that Pool Party is a good contrast colour for the fall colours ... and it blends so beautifully! So much goodness here, Rita. Hugs xx

Hi Rita, your card and treat box are beauties! I wish I could follow, but Blogger is only allowing me to follow from a sidebar and it doesn't work using the follow link up top. I see your Followers title, but no pics are showing right now. So, I will bookmark your blog so I don't miss anything in the future!:O)JessicaHappy to have hopped in!

Wow, both of these projects are gorgeous! I love the quilt look and how you embossed it! And that treat box is awesome! I'm going to have to dig into my Spice Cake DSP and Day of Gratitude set after seeing these fabulous projects! Thanks for the inspiration!